Specialist Financial Monitoring, World Bank Third Party Monitoring (Proposal Position) (Finance)

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com .

Proposal Summary:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is bidding to provide Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) services under a World Bank Framework Agreement to support project oversight in fragile and conflict-affected settings globally. The initial framework agreement will span five years, with a possible extension of an additional five years based on performance. TPM activities may be conducted in regions including Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, with specific country assignments determined by purchase orders. The objective is to independently monitor implementation progress, fiduciary compliance, and environmental and social safeguards across a range of World Bank-financed operations. Through physical site visits, financial reviews, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting, MSI will help ensure that project funds are used for their intended purposes and in accordance with legal and procedural standards. The work will be delivered in close coordination with the World Bank and implementing partners, with an emphasis on adaptive methods, secure data handling, and local engagement.

Position Summary:

The Specialist - Financial Monitoring will support the implementation of financial monitoring assignments under the direction of the Lead - Financial Monitoring. The role includes verifying eligibility of governments recurrent expenditures for reimbursement, desk review of financial documents, , participating in field-based financial assessments, and compiling audit-ready records in line with World Bank fiduciary standards. This position will contribute to building robust, risk-informed monitoring systems to ensure financial accountability for TPM projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support the review of financial transactions and documentation for accuracy and compliance.

• Participate in transaction sampling and field-based financial monitoring exercises.

• Collaborate with field staff to obtain supporting documents and clarify inconsistencies.

• Assist with compiling financial findings and drafting summary reports and data tables.

• Help maintain internal controls and ensure consistent application of financial monitoring protocols.

• Prepare audit-ready records aligned with World Bank standards (e.g., ISA, HACT).

• Provide support to implementing partners on financial documentation and reporting.

• Contribute to the design and refinement of financial monitoring tools and checklists.

• Support training sessions for field auditors or monitoring staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial monitoring, auditing, or accounting roles.

• Familiarity with international audit procedures, financial risk mitigation, and fiduciary standards.

• Experience working on donor-funded projects, preferably World Bank or similar organizations.

• Ability to analyze financial data and synthesize key findings.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.

• Fluency in English required; other languages preferred.

• Willingness and ability to travel to field locations if required.

U.S. Teams and Clients

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)

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Additional Information

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